Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of sample exams provided in myCampus?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a transfer task in an exam?
What is the difference between a written exam and an online exam at IU?
In the context of exams, what is the meaning of "key words" in exam questions?
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What is the recommended approach for students taking a single-choice question exam?
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Why is it important for students to understand the General Examination Regulation (APO)?
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What is the primary difference between a free online trial exam and a supervised online exam?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the pool of questions for written and online exams?
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Where can students find further information about exams at IU?
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What is the relationship between the course book and the exam content?
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What is the primary purpose of an exam at IU?
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Which statement accurately reflects the difference between a module and a course?
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What type of exam format does Meike prefer?
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What is a significant feature of the written examination at IU?
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Why might online exam formats reduce exam anxiety for some students?
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What aspect of the written exam is emphasized in terms of independent achievement?
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How do Simon's preferences for exam-taking differ from Meike's?
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What recommendation could be made to a student struggling with exam pressure?
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Study Notes
Exams at IU
- Exams are a central and common form of testing knowledge at IU, offering maximum flexibility and the option to practice in advance to reduce anxiety and deadline pressure.
Written Exams
- A written examination is a supervised test taken within a set time period, assessing knowledge acquisition and independent scientific achievement.
- It tests not only factual knowledge but also the application and problem-oriented processing of facts.
- Guidelines for written exams are set by the examiner, including allowed support materials, and are communicated through myCampus.
- The entire course book content is covered in exams, serving as proof of learned material.
- Transfer tasks are also required, where knowledge is applied independently to different cases.
Exam Structure and Duration
- Exam duration depends on the number of ECTS credits earned for the module/course: • 5 ECTS = 90 minutes • 10 ECTS = 2 x 90 minutes • Exceptions: 10 ECTS language courses (old) = 180 minutes
- Sample exams, including sample solutions, are provided in myCampus for practical purposes only.
Exam Types
- There are two types of examinations: • Written exam: taken by hand at an examination or study center • Online exam: conducted online with live supervision (proctoring)
- Online exams offer flexible scheduling, with the option to take a free trial exam to test technical equipment and get comfortable with the procedure.
Exam Questions
- Questions for written and online exams come from the same pool of questions, meaning any question can appear in either format.
- Single-choice questions have only one correct answer; multiple answers will result in no points awarded.
- Open-ended questions require attention to single words and terms, with key words indicating the level of academic performance expected.
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Learn about the basics of exams at Indiana University, including what an exam is, the structure of an exam, and the types of exams available.